| 单词 | pinnace |
| 例句 | Now in James Town they were all in combustion, the strongest preparing once more to run away with the pinnace for England. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z “He’s got a fast little pinnace hidden on the riverbank. He told me to say goodbye to you if he had to hurry away.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He says the largest one is the Susan Constant, next in size is the Godspeed, and the smallest, a pinnace, is the Discovery. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z In one major shipment, 15 pinnaces carrying manuscripts left Timbuktu together. The book rustlers of Timbuktu: how Mali's ancient manuscripts were saved 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z Tired, hot, and hungry they reached the spot where a naval pinnace was supposed to be awaiting them. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z A steam pinnace landed him and his scanty belongings on the Gateshead side of the river. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z We're safe enough for the present, my lads," he exclaimed, "for the rascally Dutchmen cannot approach us save in their pinnaces. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z The pinnace in command of Mr. Aikin, with two white men and two Kanakas, was sent out to find the channel. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z Maurice Brown, the captain, when advised to shift for his life in the pinnace, refused to quit the ship, lest it should be thought to have been lost through his default. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z White represented the urgency of their wants, and two small pinnaces were despatched with supplies, and fifteen planters on board. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z Again he dropped in the water knee-deep, looking earnestly out for help from the pinnace, not more than a few yards off. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z It therefore follows, that the pinnace might have joined them immediately before the 17th of August, a date too late for our purpose. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 110, December 6, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-04-03T02:00:26.740Z As soon as sufficiently revived he narrated the loss of the pinnace in the breakers, the death of three of the crew, and the casting of himself and one of the Kanakas upon the beach. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z When they returned to the coast where the pinnaces should have met them, they were not to be seen, but in place, seven Spanish pinnaces which had been searching the coast. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z She was 1,200 tons, and even her pinnace was 250 tons. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z The chief’s two sons were already in the pinnace, when his wife entreated him with tears not to go off to the ship. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z Bidding adieu to my friend, I jumped into the pinnace waiting, and in a few minutes stood on her quarter deck. The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z A small open vessel, or water craft, usually moved by cars or paddles, but often by a sail. µ Different kinds of boats have different names; as, canoe, yawl, wherry, pinnace, punt, etc. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z At last they caught sight of their own pinnaces, ran the raft ashore, and travelled by land round to the point off which they were laying. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Accordingly, one splendid day in October we left the harbour of La Corderie in a pinnace, manned by six sturdy seamen. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z Baffin accompanied an expedition sent out by the Muscovy Company, consisting of six ships and a pinnace, and off Spitzbergen they encountered no less than eight Spanish, four French, two Dutch, and some Biscayan vessels. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z The ship was prepared, the bolts were shot, and the pretty pinnace lay waiting on the beach at Bauli when the Empress disembarked. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z Formerly, any small sailing vessel, as a pinnace, fishing smack, etc.; also, a rowing boat; a barge. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z In this pinnace he went to the Pearl Islands, and lay in wait for vessels. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z When it was still some distance from the pinnace the men rested on their oars, and one rose in the bows to look about him. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Baffin made more than one voyage after this, accompanying one whaling expedition which consisted of ten ships and two pinnaces. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z Andrew Battel left London on a ship sweetly named The May Morning, and having a consort named the Dolphin—they were pinnaces of fifty tons each—on the 20th of April, 1589. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z Although the launch was but a length behind, the gunwale of the pinnace was nearly level with the water as she came alongside. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z Immediately after, they fell in with the steam-lifeboat pinnace, bottom-up, with Captain Burgoyne and several men clinging to it. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z There on the glistening sand the little company of men, haggard, worn-out, half-famished, raised their husky voices in a psalm of thanksgiving, praising God because they saw their pinnace and their fellows again. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z For, espying a little pinnace drawn up on the beach, he said: "The two of us could sail that across, sir." Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z There was a whirring of engines, a little, very trim pinnace crept up alongside, and a young man in immaculate white uniform stepped on the launch's deck. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z As it was, a storm of grape sent the water splashing up ahead of the pinnace, which, however, received the contents of the gun nearest to them. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z Meantime, poor Burgoyne was still clinging to the pinnace, in “a storm of broken waters.” The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z As they sailed back in the pinnace to the secret haven, the weary adventurers were surrounded by their comrades, and feasted their ears with wondrous tales of what had befallen them. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Thence, after setting our pinnace adrift, we made what haste we could to London. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z Jefferson, who bade them good-bye at the gangway, stood leaning on the rail while the pinnace steamed away, and then walked, with curious heaviness, towards his room. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z He had better take the long-boat and one of the gigs, while you take the launch, the pinnace, and the other gig. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z Shortly after, I saw the launch drifting close to us who were on the pinnace; she was but a few yards from us; I called out, ‘Jump, men—it is your last chance!’ The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Loaded with this, his men returned to their pinnace, and came merrily back to Port Diego. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z And then of a sudden the sail flapped above me like the wing of a great bat, the strenuous motion of the pinnace ceased, and we were floating idly upon an even keel. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z The other gun, in the Solway's pinnace, spoke out angrily, and, curiously enough, it had been charged with nothing but grape-shot. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z Tell the launch and pinnace to go alongside the frigate, and request Mr. Normandy to send Mr. Marston ashore with fifty more men. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z In 1594 the earl set forth on his eighth voyage, with three ships, a caravel, and a pinnace, furnished at his own expense, with the help of some adventurers. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z A bark and three trim little pinnaces lay rocking in a secluded roadstead. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Meanwhile a pinnace had been lowered, and into her the carpenter had built a species of platform raised some ten feet above the thwarts. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z They were reduced to seven, three having gone with the first mate in the pinnace. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z Enshrouded in a cloud of smoke and steam, the pinnace disappeared beneath the waves. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z The frames of four pinnaces were taken, to be put together as occasion might require. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Apparently they were watching the departing pinnace with so much interest that they had not observed the muzzle of the falconet projecting from the wall. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Here a great misfortune happened; the pinnace disappeared in the mist, and the services of the four men it had on board were thus lost. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z I am afraid I must reduce the number to sixteen, as I cannot send less than three men with Wyndham in the pinnace; but sixteen will, I hope, be sufficient for our purpose. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z The launch was in tow of a steam pinnace, while astern of her were two more boats, equally crowded. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Drake captured and set the people on one of his smaller pinnaces, giving them their clothes, some provisions, and one butt of wine, letting them all go except their pilot. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z When the river mouth was made, Drake sent a few maroons back with the pinnaces, ordering them to remain in hiding with Doble and to return in four days' time to take off the adventurers. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The total muster numbered seventeen Queen's ships and seventy-six hired ships, which were chiefly used for transport, besides pinnaces and small craft. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z The dawn had broken before the work was half done, and it was morning when the pinnace, with the first mate and his men on board, took its departure. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z They burnt the twelve-ton pinnace, as too small for the work they had now before them, and there remained only the "Pelican," the "Elizabeth," and the "Marigold." School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z When on the pinnace, a large ship, which I believe to have been the Inconstant, passed us fifty yards to leeward. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z The pinnace dropped anchor beside the Maid Marian, and the men went ashore. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z He bought commodities from them—oil, a pinnace, a fishing-net—to the value of sixty crowns, and let them go on their way. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z His attention seemed divided between a group of men in oilskins engaged in launching a motor pinnace, and the movements of a war-craft standing off some distance astern. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z While Spelman and his men were ashore the pinnace with only five men left on board was surrounded by Indians in canoes, some of whom climbed up on the deck. The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People 2011-07-17T02:00:38.770Z Ten days passed gaily away, during which the sail-maker and carpenter had made a fine seaworthy craft of the pinnace in which most of us reached the shore. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z It was four days since they had left it; the pinnaces should have been there awaiting them; but not a sign of them met their hungry eyes. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Make all taught," cried old Dogvane, "and pipe the pinnace away. The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer A Page of Past History for the Use of the Children of To-day 2011-07-06T02:00:45.180Z Both men moved off down the gently swaying deck towards the break in the rail where the pinnace, with its complement of four men, was waiting. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z On the fourth occasion a hawser was sent off to the Myra, while in addition the pinnace was towed into midstream with a large anchor slung underneath her keel. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z They said they did not want to go to Havana, where the barque would land us, preferring to sail in the pinnace to Sisal and take their chance there. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z Had their enemies captured the pinnaces, and slain their comrades? With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The yawl was sent in at noon, and after some hours the pinnace was despatched to see what had become of her; for it was feared that the Spaniards might be in possession. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z The crucial moment came when it was seen that the pinnace, loaded well down, was racing towards the submersible from the shore. The Men Who Wrought 2011-07-26T02:00:16.320Z Denbigh knew this by the thud of the engines, but he was unaware that astern of the pinnace was a twenty-seven-foot whaler. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z In the second tale the adventures of a party of blue-jackets belonging to one of the pinnaces of the East African squadron are narrated. Blackie & Sons Catalogue - 1886 Books for Young People 2011-06-16T02:00:16.233Z The entrance to the gully was dimly lit by the burning rags floating in the wake of the pinnace. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Presently, however, the pinnace arrived, and, as she approached, it was seen that she carried a passenger—a most fantastic and picturesque person, attired in obviously home-made garments of goatskin. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z At this moment it was announced that the pinnace waited, and the two adventurers immediately embarked. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Without loss of time, the crew set to work to unload, and as the pinnace rose higher out of the water during the course of operations, she was hauled closer to the land. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z He thumbed at the small pinnace dangling from the side of the ship. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z "Nay, Master Hazelrig, you I will leave to command these timid rascals if ill befall me; but Amos I will take, and go fetch those laggard pinnaces." With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z I have already seized the habitation at Miscare, and all boats and pinnaces on that coast, as well as those of Tadoussac, where I am presently at anchor. Narrative of a Voyage to the West Indies and Mexico In the Years 1599-1602 2011-05-30T02:00:21.633Z The steam pinnace was sent on shore to take us on board. The Mapleson Memoirs, vol II 1848-1888 2011-05-26T02:00:18.807Z The rising tide was swinging the pinnace diagonally with the shore. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z As the pinnace hooked on at the gangway, a heavy iron cylinder cover was dropped into her from the height of the 'Van Gysen's' deck. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z We had sailed for six hours, and were making our third league, when God gave us the sight of two pinnaces bearing towards us. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z A big pinnace or barge, holding perhaps eighty men, was heading the flotilla by almost a hundred feet. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z Let us remember how the crew of the "Anne Frances," in that expedition, built a pinnace when their vessel struck upon a rock, although they wanted main timber and nails. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z After climbing a few rungs, he was able to swing himself across to the nearest boat, which was almost as large as a battleship's pinnace. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z These boats were at once taken charge of by steam pinnaces and cutters and towed to the beach. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z So when we did land, we ran in great haste towards where the pinnaces were at anchor, making such speed as if we had been chased by the enemy. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The bow of the pinnace was stove in, and she pitched forward into the water like an angry bull brought to his knees by a rifle shot. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z And then, as the remnant of the animal's tentacle was plunged into the sea, the pinnace moved slowly onward over the darkened waters, and the little crew breathed in thankful freedom. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z The depth of the hole was now about five feet, and only the heads of the workers were visible from the pinnace. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z He had sent the pinnace Virginia to pick up the guard at Point Comfort. The Pocahontas-John Smith Story 2011-04-15T02:00:20.537Z Then, the men giving a parting cheer that echoed and re-echoed from the shore, the ship stood away under full sail with the pinnace riding merrily astern. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z On our journey out in the pinnace I remember that Wentworth-Cole was the victim of a practical joke instigated by me for the amusement of the Royal Middies. Forty Years of 'Spy' 2011-03-04T03:00:57.237Z Its strength is not known with certainty, but Stow puts it at 50 ships and pinnaces. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z The pinnace was backed out about half her own length and the men waded until they were able to climb on board. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z There were four boats in tow of a steam pinnace, and there was no sign of the enemy until we touched the shore. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Instead, seven Spanish pinnaces were observed rowing from the island, where the maroons had been ordered to shelter with Richard Doble. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The cockswain of his pinnace, though hit twice, gallantly stuck to the wheel until the boat was out of gunfire. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z On the seventeenth of May, 1642, Maisonneuve's little flotilla—a pinnace, a flat-bottomed craft moved by sails, and two row-boats—approached Montreal; and all on board raised in unison a hymn of praise. Historic Handbook of the Northern Tour 2011-02-10T03:00:53.020Z Arriving alongside the pinnace was hoisted out and stowed in its former place. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Torpedo boats and pinnaces rushed to the scene to pick up survivors, and light cruisers stood by to help. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z All hands were set to break up the pinnaces, which had been brought in sections from England and were now, after a year's sailing, past further service. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z "Don't miss your ship," the computer man said to Brion and started for the pinnace. Sense of Obligation 2011-02-09T03:00:52.337Z And this do Thou perform, ere, fraught with me, Charon to Tartarus his pinnace steer. The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z To the accompaniment of the clank, clank, of the winch and the hiss of escaping steam, the pinnace rose from its resting-place. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Eight boatloads of Dublin Fusiliers towed by steam pinnaces make a dash for the shore. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z But a little after, the Anne Gallant, with three other galleasses and four pinnaces, was set upon off Ambletoosy by eight great galleys. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z If you can save this planet, I'll give you the whole pinnace as well. Sense of Obligation 2011-02-09T03:00:52.337Z Next day, if the weather moderated as promised by the barometer, the steam pinnace could spy out the land in front. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z The pinnace was then cast off and taken in tow by a steam-boat. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z In the high tide of success, however, Eelkens was rudely ordered to depart by a Dutch officer who had come up the river in charge of three vessels, a pinnace, a caravel, and a hoy. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z In their panic they sent word to Drake that the pinnaces were in danger of being taken. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The carpenter, in the meanwhile, having hastily patched up the pinnace, she was hoisted out, and sent ahead to tow in aid of the other boats. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z He sighed deeply as he passed it; and, doubling a projection of rock, he discovered the pinnace, floating bottom upwards close in shore. The Rival Crusoes The Ship Wreck also A Voyage to Norway; and The Fisherman's Cottage. 2011-01-06T03:00:54.123Z The pinnace grounded on the lee side of a sandbank, for there was little swell, although on the outlying coral reefs the sea was breaking heavily. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z It was with no small satisfaction that I thought of our hard-won pinnace, safely moored in the harbor, and recollected that there was nothing to call us to the wreck for the next few days. The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island 2011-01-03T03:01:03.473Z But Dennis reminded him of his promise to lend him a pinnace in which to sail to Maiden Isle and bring off his comrades. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z He had early sent the pinnace, with one of the mates, to sound between the island and the reefs, and to examine what appeared to be a channel through them. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z The royal navy consisted but of twenty-eight sail, many of them of small size, and indeed for the most part deserving the name of pinnaces rather than ships. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z "There are the Pelikan's boats," reported Denbigh, pointing to two large pinnaces lying against the banks to which they had been carried by the tide. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The pinnace being provided with an anchor, was properly moored, and her elegant appearance quite altered the looks of our harbor, hitherto occupied only by the grotesque tub-boat, and flat, uninteresting raft. The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island 2011-01-03T03:01:03.473Z Then take the Minion pinnace, and good hap go with you. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Accordingly, in company with Mr. Banks, whose fortitude and curiosity stimulated him to take a share in every undertaking, he set out in the pinnace, on the morning of the 11th, upon this expedition. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z The pinnace began to stand on end with a gurgling and bubbling of air from her bow. H.M.S. —— Away went the working-party, leaving the pinnace in charge of two seamen, who, having taken the strain off the bow cables, for the tide was rising, sat stolidly in the stern-sheets. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The lovely pinnace is won! we shall be able to launch her easily after all. The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island 2011-01-03T03:01:03.473Z Arriving at the ledge, Turnpenny gave a hail to the men on the deck of the pinnace, bidding them leave the vessel and bring their arms and ammunition with them. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Upon this the pinnace was hoisted, and the lieutenant set off from the ship with the boat's crew, accompanied by Mr. Banks, Dr. Solander, and Mr. Banks's servants, being in all twelve persons, well armed. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z The pinnace was certainly deep in the water now, but his mind was at ease and he did not feel the cold. H.M.S. —— I have seen fellows of this sort showing off like gilded pinnaces at a regatta, while they were only showing how little they had on board. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 Not at all unlikely," replied I quietly; "we had a fire below when we were calking the seams of the pinnace. The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island 2011-01-03T03:01:03.473Z A boat, perhaps the same as had appeared earlier in the day, was coming in to cut out the pinnace. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z With these breezes the ship stood off to sea, east by north, having the pinnace ahead, which was ordered to keep sounding without intermission. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z Yes, the pinnace had settled a bit since he had been dragged aboard. H.M.S. —— Sixty-five great war galleons, eight fleet galleasses, fifty-six armed merchantmen and twenty pinnaces swept along the Channel in gallant show. The Great Mogul There he left his two larger vessels, and pushed on in his pinnace and boats to the town of Hochelaga. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical By the light of the blazing rags it could be seen that the Spaniards had swarmed on board the pinnace, hauled up her anchor, and fastened her head rope to their boat. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Early in the morning of the 2d of July, Lieutenant Cook sent the master out of the harbour, in the pinnace, to sound about the shoals, and to search for a channel to the northward. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z Proudly up channel their galleons swept, Swiftly our pinnaces hustled and leapt At their rear. Provocations A small pinnace was built and placed in Monumet river, emptying into Buzzard's Bay. William Bradford of Plymouth Hold him tug, poet, or thou runs thy poetical pinnace on a desperate shelf! A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 Half a dozen of the men leapt forward, and, heedless of the enemy's bullets, discharged their calivers at the men on the deck of the pinnace. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z At the same time Lieutenant Cook went himself in the pinnace, to survey that part of Ulietea which lies to the north. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z This pinnace, friends, which here you see, Avers erewhile she used to be Unmatched for speed, and could outstrip Triumphantly the fastest ship That ever swam, or breasted gale, Alike with either oar or sail. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII Reaching Rio Francisco, Drake was dismayed to find his pinnaces gone, and his party stranded. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day Reaching Ambigol November 19th, during this day I was requested to assist in pulling off a steam pinnace which had run on the rocks and filled, blocking the small channel for steamers to ascend. Our Caughnawagas in Egypt a narrative of what was seen and accomplished by the contingent of North American Indian voyageurs who led the British boat Expedition for the Relief of Khartoum up the Cataracts of the Nile. After vainly endeavouring for some time to haul the pinnace from the shoal, the occupants of the boat cast off the rope and disappeared. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The boys instantly obeyed; but being closely pursued by the natives, the cockswain of the pinnace, to whom the charge of the boats was committed, fired a musket over their heads. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z The one a large European-looking pinnace—though really built on the Zambesi after an English model—possessed a covered cabin aft, and was capable of holding some twenty people. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Landing with his seventy men, he went in search of the Simerons, who took him to a river which flowed into the South Sea, where a pinnace was built. The West Indies and the Spanish Main The next was a black pinnace, his pumps clackin’ middling quick, and he said nothing. Rewards and Fairies Next day, then, the Minion pinnace sailed out of the little haven with a crew of eight Englishmen and five maroons, three of whom were the men who had accompanied Dennis from the island. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z While this transaction took place at the fort, our commander sent Mr. Hicks in the pinnace to fetch Tootahah on board the ship. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z Get the stream-anchor into the pinnace, and rouse out a few fathoms of cable,” replied the captain. The Ruined Cities of Zululand With the coolest intrepidity he pushed his pinnace close alongside one of the largest batteries at the very moment she blew up, covering the sea with fragments of her wreck. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 There were also in company two smaller craft, a ketch and a pinnace. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia The tide rose in the gully, gently dandling the pinnace as she lay at anchor in the pool. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z He left the ship about seven o'clock, attended by the lieutenant of marines, a serjeant, corporal, and seven private men: the pinnace's crew were also armed, and under the command of Mr. Roberts. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z At last she backed her topsail, and now I saw shooting out from beneath her tall sides a light pinnace, that skimmed the water like a sea-bird. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas In a heavy gale, Provident of Brixham risks her mast and gear, gybing to close the sinking pinnace of the torpedoed Formidable, and rescue the exhausted seventy-one men who crowded her. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Smith went in a barge with six gentlemen and as many soldiers, while in the pinnace were Lieutenant Percy and Francis West, with a number of gentlemen and soldiers. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Well, I would fain help Englishmen in so hard a case, but at this present I cannot spare a pinnace; nay, I cannot even spare a man. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z When the formalities of the interview were over, our commander carried Terreeoboo, and as many chiefs as the pinnace could hold, on board the Resolution. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z For the greater holiness of their action, twelve were called the Twelve Apostles; and a pinnace of the Andalusian squadron, commanded by Don Pedro de Valdez, was called the “Holy Ghost.” The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries O for a fairy pinnace to glide and float for aye over those golden waves! Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) June seventh, they buried their ordnance and armor at the gate of the fort, and, at the beat of drum, embarked in four pinnaces. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Turnpenny, with the strongest of the mariners, went down to the pinnace, and at the cost of great exertion brought up the falcon and rabinets which formed, with the addition of a saker, her armament. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z In a situation so dreadful, there was no resource but in the boats; and most unhappily, the pinnace was under repair. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z Miss Roxy ran to the window, and saw dancing and courtesying on the blue waves the little pinnace, with its fanciful pink pennon fluttered gayly by the indiscreet and flattering wind. The Pearl of Orr's Island A Story of the Coast of Maine No white-winged pinnace glides through the sunshine—no clanking oar is heard leaving or approaching cape, point, or bay—no music of voice, stop, or string, wakens the sleeping echoes. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) Wingfield, the president, after engrossing, as it was alleged, the public store of provisions to his own use, attempted to escape from the colony in the pinnace, and return to England. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia The next day did we discover a fleet of thirteen ships open of the haven, and soon we spied a pinnace making towards us. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Also he bade Unbind the traitor and ordered him aboard The pinnace Christopher. Collected Poems Volume One The four ringleaders were decoyed on board a pinnace from Tadousac, and seized and put in irons. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France Like swans that had been asleep in the airless sunshine, lo! where from every shady nook appear the white-sailed pinnaces; for on merry Windermere—you must know—every breezy hour has its own Regatta. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) Going away, he began to fish, and having loaded his canoe, returned, and dividing his cargo into two parts, signified that one was for the ship, the other for the pinnace. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia She was attacked, however, by two pinnaces from Saint Mary's and, after a severe conflict in which several men were killed, was forced to surrender. Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 Nobody watched us quietly steer The pinnace to the painted pier, Except one pig-tailed mandarin, Who sat upon a chest of tea Pretending not to hear or see!... Collected Poems Volume One They embarked in two small barques, the Gabriel and the Michael, neither of them of more than twenty-five tons, and a pinnace of ten tons. Adventurers of the Far North A Chronicle of the Frozen Seas He said he wanted from his Majesty four large vessels, two hundred tons each, six pinnaces well provided with artillery, and five hundred Flemings to work them. History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. He thereupon fitted out an armed pinnace with a crew of fourteen men under one of his adherents, Lieutenant Warren, to rescue the vessel. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia The rest of the company, seeing no other way of escape, built two pinnaces and, in May, 1610, sailed away in them for Jamestown. Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 There, ordering out his pinnaces in force, While a great storm, as if he held indeed Heaven's batteries in reserve, growled o'er the sea, He landed. Collected Poems Volume One The next cabin is that of the O.O.W., a seething mass of officers demanding "duty boats" and pinnaces to convey them to and from their ships lying out in the fair-way. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships Most of them, however, had plunged into the hold of the little pinnace, and the shot effected but little execution. King Philip Makers of History He writes to his wife those charming lines on his journey:— If thou, my love, wert by my side, my babies at my knee, How gladly would our pinnace glide o'er Gunga's mimic sea! Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges All was in readiness, when one of the men who had been stationed on the extreme edge of the beach toward the channel reported the approach of a small boat looking like the pinnace. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main But now let these our prisoners all embark In yonder pinnace; let them all go free. Collected Poems Volume One Strung in lines of four and five the boats were slowly towed toward shore by steam pinnaces. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources The pinnace was then stripped of her rigging and of all the goods which remained. King Philip Makers of History So bidding us moor the pinnace in a broad basin, where the Indian's arrows could reach us from neither side, away he went, alone in his boat, to explore the river to its head. The Indian Princess La Belle Sauvage The wind, fortunately for the enterprise, happened to be blowing fresh out of the harbor and it was necessary for the pinnace to beat up toward the entrance. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main Five gray fighting ships are mounting guard, and by their signals and pinnaces chasing backward and forward between the troopers are bossing the show. “Crumps”, The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went He hath a pinnace is dearly dight, Saint Andrew’s cross, that is his guide; His pinnace bears nine score men and more, Besides fifteen cannons on every side. Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series Night came on, dark and stormy; the wind increased to a tempest, and it was necessary to cut the pinnace adrift. King Philip Makers of History Carver, with 160 men, came ashore in a pinnace. Bacon's Rebellion, 1676 Later in the afternoon it was observed that Hornigold's pinnace was not in the harbor. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main We can see naval “jolly boats” and pinnaces sailing back and forth. “Crumps”, The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went Then you must get a noble gunner, my lord, That can set well with his eye, And sink his pinnace into the sea, And soon then overcome will he be. Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series A third time he ran down upon the pinnace, and struck her with such force that five more, in their turn, leaped overboard and were drowned. King Philip Makers of History In the hurry and confusion of launching the boats the pinnace proved to be useless; and the longboat, stove in by the falling of a cask, sank to the bottom of the sea. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea One or two others in whom he reposed confidence, men who composed the crew of his own pinnace, he had sent off early in the evening to Spanish Town to gather what news they could. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main In some manner to wipe out their late defeat, and by a persistency really most laudable, the "Comus'" men rolled their pinnace all around the course, and ended by winning the cup. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 With that the pinnace it shot off, That my lord Howard might it well ken; It struck down my lord’s foremast, And killed fourteen of my lord his men. Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series Captain Gallop buried the corpse as reverently as possible in the sea, and then took the pinnace in tow, with the three savages barricaded in the cabin. King Philip Makers of History Sail like my pinnace to these golden shores. Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature If the worst came, Hornigold, who with his little pinnace had kept in touch with them secretly, could assemble them for the rescue of their old captain. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main We had not long to wait for a challenge, for the "Comus'" people, ever jealous in all such matters, offered to match their sailing pinnace against her. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 With that he let his gunshot go; So well he settled it with his eye, The first sight that Sir Andrew saw, He saw his pinnace sunk in the sea. Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series It was the ensign chosen by Napoleon while lord of Elba, and displayed by the six swift sailing pinnaces which made up the Emperor's little navy. Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) In 1591 he was vice-admiral of a small fleet consisting of six line of battle ships, six victuallers, and two or three pinnaces, under the command of Lord Thomas Howard. The Red True Story Book I think the best place will be the cabin of your pinnace. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main The people crowded to the water’s edge when the great trireme cast off her pinnace and a well-known figure stepped therein. A Victor of Salamis When he saw his pinnace sunk, Lord! in his heart he was not well. Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series On this day or the next a pinnace from India brought the news that the yearly fleet was changing its usual course, and would arrive farther south in the Azores. Raleigh The rest of us could go to Linga, where there was a fort, as a little pinnace belonging to Mr. Steele lay handy at the mouth of the river. Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak The pinnace was despatched with himself, a master’s mate and nine men. A Sailor of King George “The pinnace is waiting, kyrie,” announced the orderly from the companionway. A Victor of Salamis Drake set sail from Plymouth with four of her Majesty's ships, two pinnaces, and some twenty merchantmen. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia In May 1591, Raleigh was hurriedly sent down the Channel in a pinnace to warn Lord Thomas Howard that Spanish ships had been seen near the Scilly Islands. Raleigh The ships and pinnaces arriving at the town, the Indians were amazed and terrified at the sight of them, especially at hearing their cannon thunder, when they came to anchor. The Surprising Adventures of Bampfylde Moore Carew King of the Beggars; containing his Life, a Dictionary of the Cant Language, and many Entertaining Particulars of that Extraordinary Man He stood up in the pinnace with his nightglass, by the aid of which he steered a direct course towards the frigate.” A Sailor of King George Fifty men were ready to man the pinnace to take him ashore. A Victor of Salamis Throughout the years of buccaneering, the buccaneers often put to sea in canoas and periaguas, just as Drake put to sea in his three pinnaces. Great Pirate Stories Before leaving Gomera, Raleigh discharged a native barque which one of his pinnaces had captured, and paid at the valuation of the master for any prejudice that had been done him. Raleigh Captain Fleet brought the prince on board the governor’s pinnace to treat with him. The Surprising Adventures of Bampfylde Moore Carew King of the Beggars; containing his Life, a Dictionary of the Cant Language, and many Entertaining Particulars of that Extraordinary Man The substitution of pinnace would have been entirely to depart from the meaning of the Archbishop. Notes and Queries, Number 212, November 19, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. The pinnace was dragged to the ship’s lee and launched in the comparative calm of the Solon’s broadside. A Victor of Salamis On the fifth of December sir Edward set sail from Cowes with the Tiger, a ship of 240 tons, and a pinnace—captain Davis being, as I conceive, the second in command. Notes and Queries, Number 210, November 5, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. “Where is Mr. Lafitte?” cried one of the Britishers, as the pinnace neared the shore. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure The next day he showed him the country, and the governor determining to make the first settlement there, ordered all his ships and pinnaces to come thither to him. The Surprising Adventures of Bampfylde Moore Carew King of the Beggars; containing his Life, a Dictionary of the Cant Language, and many Entertaining Particulars of that Extraordinary Man In the pinnace were clothes, bedding, and other goods, the property of Fenwick. Captain Richard Ingle The Maryland "Pirate and Rebel," 1642-1653 The “others”—two strangers in Oriental dress—were striving to enter the pinnace. A Victor of Salamis From all directions destroyers, mine-sweepers and pinnaces were concentrating on the doomed vessel. The Tale of a Trooper The sun rays streamed over the old, Spanish town, gilding the pinnaces and spires of the churches, shining brightly upon the flapping pennons of Britisher and Don. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure Lord Mallow murmured something expressive of a mild ecstasy, and the Duchess swept onward, like an Australian clipper with all sails set, Lady Mabel gliding like a neat little pinnace in her wake. Vixen, Volume II. According to the testimony, he used no force, for the one in charge of the pinnace allowed him to take it; and the act was not committed on the high seas. Captain Richard Ingle The Maryland "Pirate and Rebel," 1642-1653 The wave flung the Solon and the pinnace asunder. A Victor of Salamis From huge four-masted transatlantic liners came lines of seven or eight crowded boats in tow of a pinnace, and already the same lines were threading their way back to the hospital ships farther out. The Tale of a Trooper “Twelve men will remain behind to guard the pinnaces,” cried Drake. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure In the old play called the "Ladies' Privilege," it is said:—"These gentlemen know better to cut a caper than a cable, or board a pink in the bordels than a pinnace." The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The other boats were less filled with people, but they were scarcely better provisioned; and as by a species of fatality, the pinnace, in which were our family, was destitute of everything. Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy A weird series of tales of shipwreck and disaster, from the earliest part of the century to the present time, with accounts of providential escapes and heart-rending fatalities. So to Peiræus,—and to the rapid pinnaces which bore them across the narrow sea to Salamis, where for the moment at least was peace. A Victor of Salamis Great men-o'-war, grey and cold, lay without sign of life; destroyers cruised slowly and meditatively, and pinnaces foamed along in energetic haste. The Tale of a Trooper Rapidly approaching from the coast of England came a swift pinnace. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure They were mounted on swivel crutches, and termed top-pieces; quarter pieces in barges and pinnaces, where timbers were especially fitted for them. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. But looking in the direction in which Vandersee had waved, Barry saw farther down the main river yet another big steam pinnace, full of uniformed seamen. Gold Out of Celebes As they reached the Spartan flag-ship, half a score of pinnaces trailing behind told how the Peloponnesian admirals were already aboard clamouring at Eurybiades for orders to fly. A Victor of Salamis But the days went on, and though the storm passed, and the pinnace still rode safely on the waters, the hearts of the crew were heavy within them. Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages There are more gold and jewels in that spot than all our pinnaces can carry.” Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure The armed pinnace of the French coasts was of 60 or 80 tons burden, carrying one long 24-pounder and 100 men. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The big pinnace, which belonged to the invisible gunboat, took on board the Dutch seamen and the survivors of Leyden's band, leaving the Barang's crew under Rolfe and Blunt on board the schooner with Barry. Gold Out of Celebes Themistocles went to his pinnace, and a cheer uprose from sea and land as the boat shot out to the Nausicaä. A Victor of Salamis He, however, hurried towards the pinnace, holding his left arm round the back of his head, to shield it from the stones, and carrying his musket under his right. Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages The sea ran high and she did not wish to get too close and board, because it would be easier to send her men in pinnaces. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure Shakspeare makes the pinnace an independent vessel, though Falstaff uses it as a small vessel attending on a larger. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Farther along the bank a party of naval seamen were waiting for a big steam pinnace speeding up the river from its downstream concealment. Gold Out of Celebes On the cat-heads hung the anchors weighted with stone to fend off an enemy, astern towed the pinnace ready to drag alongside and break the force of the hostile ram. A Victor of Salamis The pinnace’s crew were likewise armed, and under the command of Mr. Roberts; the launch was also ordered to assist his own boat. Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages Like a huge, wooden octopus this arrogant fleet of Arragon moved its tentacles around the saucy, new-made pinnaces of the tight little isle. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure An archaic term for a little bark, pinnace, or yacht. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. In the evening Cook, Banks, and other gentlemen took the pinnace and rowed up the streamlet. History of Australia and New Zealand From 1606 to 1890 Brasidas stood in the bow of the pinnace, clutching a sword to cut the last rope. A Victor of Salamis Nor was this all the mischief that ensued; for, as it devolved upon the pinnace to receive the marines, she became so crowded, as to render the men incapable of using their fire-arms. Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages The natives, who had hitherto been peaceable observers, armed themselves with stones, forced the sailors to retire precipitately, and took possession of the pinnace which had brought them. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century A man-of-war's boat, resembling the pinnace, but rather smaller; it is carvel-built, and generally rowed with twelve oars. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The steam pinnace was following hard in the wake of the picket-boat. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions They were soon at the deserted strand, and their ship’s pinnace lay upon the beach. A Victor of Salamis Thus our pinnace, on which lyeth so much of our hope of escape, is but in an indifferent forwardness. Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages Pareea, forgetful of his resentment at this moment, interposed, and restored the pinnace to the English, together with several things which had been stolen. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century A low but capacious armed vessel, propelled with sails and oars, which formerly attended upon galleys; a scampavia, barge, or pinnace. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Our pinnace was now so heavily laden that we durst not venture to put anything more aboard her. Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea And when he saw his pinnace sunk, Lord, how his heart with rage did swell! The Book of Brave Old Ballads With emotions beyond the power of speech, they stared at the pinnace as the oars splashed on the return journey to the Revenge. Blackbeard: Buccaneer The matter took a happy turn, and the two young princes embarked upon the pinnace, when one of Terreoboo's wives begged him with tears not to go on board. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century An old denomination for a tender; thus, in Drake's expedition to Cadiz, two of Her Majesty's pinnaces were appointed to attend his squadron as handmaids. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Then we halted, built huts for our sick, cut down timber and set about the making of a stout pinnace that would carry us on the rest of our quest. Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea Destroyers, pinnaces, and row boats were placed at the sides of the transports, rough gangways thrown out, and the command to move quietly was passed along. The Kangaroo Marines The boats which the pinnace towed were not empty. Blackbeard: Buccaneer They were pursued so closely by the enemy, that the master of the pinnace discharged his gun over the heads of the natives. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century Repeatedly the whole of our floor was covered with wounded and dead men; a pinnace would arrive from a ship and relieve us of our wounded, but we filled up again almost at once. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" As it turns out, the tale of peril and adventure is nearly all on the side of those who took to the gig, the crew of the pinnace having encountered but little incident or accident. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure Several goings and comings are required for its transport to the pinnace; but at length it is stowed in the boat, the plunderers taking their seats beside it. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea A ferocious yell burst from the pinnace and a flight of musket balls whistled over the heads of the fugitives who had so hastily abandoned their operations with the derrick and gear and the boat. Blackbeard: Buccaneer As it was necessary to fire at the robbers, the little Tahitan profited by the confusion, and jumping into the sea was soon picked up by the pinnace of the Endeavour. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century A pinnace from a warship was signalled for and all were taken out to sea. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" The only two boats left them—the gig and pinnace—are therefore let down to the water, without damage to either, and, by like dexterous management, everybody got safely into them. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure As this will be some trouble taken off their hands in advance, the plan is approved of, and the pinnace being selected, as the most suitable boat for beaching. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea These startled pirates let go the tackle and the guy rope and, with one accord, leaped for the pinnace which floated close to the bank. Blackbeard: Buccaneer Smith found, on his arrival, that the colonists were fitting out a pinnace to return to England. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) At 7 we transferred to a pinnace, and after much bother about baggage we reached our familiar dug-outs about 8. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" However, they naturally endeavour to remain in the company of the pinnace. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure “What’s become of the old pinnace, anyhow?” asks one in sober strain; as, having passed through the rock-portal, they stand scanning the strand. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea Already the pinnace was filled with cursing pirates who saw that the game was lost. Blackbeard: Buccaneer On the 4th of October Jacques Cartier reached the shallows, where the pinnace had been left; he resumed his course the following day, and arrived at St. Croix on the 11th of the same month. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) In time a pinnace came alongside, presumably a pilot came on board, so we up anchor and are now moored inside the outer boom. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" Soon a pinnace, bearing a white flag, put off from its side and was rowed shoreward. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality It began by a pinnace, appropriately named the "Defiance," firing a shot at the nearest Spaniards, a challenge to battle. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Promptly the armed pinnace took them in tow, as arranged beforehand. Blackbeard: Buccaneer Jacques Cartier sailed for Hochelaga on the 19th of September; he took with him the Hermerillon, one of his smallest ships, the pinnace, and two long-boats, bearing thirty-five armed men, with their provisions and ammunition. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) The captain sent his pinnace to carry me up. The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, April, 1886 The Destiny, Jason, Encounter, Thunder, Southampton, and the pinnace Page had sailed from the Thames at the end of March, 1617. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography The English attacked the stranded galleass in pinnaces and boats, Howard with some of the larger ships standing by "to give the men comfort and countenance." Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Behind this pinnace from the Revenge trailed two other boats in tow. Blackbeard: Buccaneer The south coast of Louisiana lies on our right, cut by a thousand bays and channels deep enough for hiding a pinnace or even a stout schooner. The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive Sent the pinnace a Shoar and brought off 6 bb. of Beef. Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents On June 12, seven ships of war and three pinnaces sailed from the port. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography Accordingly the usual ruse was put in practice, and the pinnace, under the command of Hemming, with Jack Rogers and Adair, left the ship to watch for her. The Three Midshipmen He had been mistaken in his fancy that Blackbeard was in the pinnace which had towed the prisoners out to be marooned. Blackbeard: Buccaneer Putting out of Corunna on July 22, and again buffeted by Biscay gales, they were sighted off the Lizard at daybreak of July 30, and a pinnace scudded into Plymouth with the alarm. A History of Sea Power Freebody went in the pinnace to him. he delivered him the Register of all his Officers Names which he had forgott. Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents Off Cape St. Vincent, Captain Bayley, of the ship Southampton, boarded four French vessels, and took from them a fishing net, a pinnace, and some oil. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography Jack, to his great satisfaction, got command of the pinnace, and Adair, who would otherwise have remained on board, volunteered to accompany him with Queerface, to make sport for the crew. The Three Midshipmen The pinnace drifted with the tide and stranded on a weedy shoal while the blue powder smoke hung over it like a fog. Blackbeard: Buccaneer Then there were 35 or more pinnaces and small craft, and 23 urcas or storeships of little or no fighting value. A History of Sea Power Att 9 PM. they fired a Gun and hoisted a Light for the pinnace to Come on board to tow them up. the Capt. Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents In the same year, 1586, he contributed a pinnace to a plundering expedition of the Earl of Cumberland's to the South Sea. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography Yonder there lies a barge with fluttering flags, A gilded pinnace, a light pleasure-boat Built for you with much art and well designed. Nero It was a pinnace filled with ruffianly fellows, more than a score of them. Blackbeard: Buccaneer Lord Henry Seymour, with Palmer and Sir William Winter under him, watched Parma at the Strait of Dover, with 20 ships and an equal number of galleys, barks and pinnaces. A History of Sea Power Hoisted Our Spanish Jack att Mast head and Sent Our pinnace aboard to discover what it was. Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents He gave Lane a bark of Failure. seventy tons, pinnaces, and provisions, and lent him two of his captains. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography To them were added the Mermaid of 120 tons, and the pinnace North Star. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part I. The Exploration of the World Stout Bill Saxby and his comrades, finding concealment in the swamp, primed their muskets and let fly a volley at the pinnace which was an easy target. Blackbeard: Buccaneer In comment on these figures, it should be added that there were half a hundred large ships available from the merchant service, and also that pinnaces and other small craft still combined oar and sail. A History of Sea Power As Soon as they had done Watering and Returning aboard we Mann'd Our pinnace and boarded their Canoe and took Our three hands out of her, also Joseph Ferrow and brought them aboard. Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents The Council directed him in May to send off a pinnace to tell Howard that this great Spanish force had been descried off Scilly. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography Just outside the harbour the pinnace swung round to the westward and in a few minutes stopped alongside the Ithuriel. The World Peril of 1910 With a great clamor they swarmed out of the pinnace and began to investigate. Blackbeard: Buccaneer At length, one of the natives was poising his spear to dart it at the boys, when the coxswain of the pinnace fired a third time, and shot the native dead. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries Our pinnace went to the Ship to tow her Up, but the Sea breeze Coming in fresh was obliged to moor her as well as we Cou'd. Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents He took no soldiers, but only 260 seamen and gentlemen volunteers, with some ordnance, in pinnaces. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography He ran down to his pinnace and went away full speed for the harbour, but before he reached the pier another flash burst out from the direction of Fort Gilkicker, followed by a terrific roar. The World Peril of 1910 There be men in the pinnace who have no love for me nor for the two lads. Blackbeard: Buccaneer The pinnace being hoisted out, Captain Cook, with Mr Banks and his servants, Dr Solander and the boat’s crew, in all twelve persons, well armed, embarked in her and pulled directly for the shore. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries Ordered the Carpenter to fitt the pinnace with mast and Ordered a Suit of Sails for her. Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents Master indeed of all crafts thou— Red Sard, and marble sphere, and agile prow Of pinnace light well wroughten were by thee And decked full fair. Lilith The Legend of the First Woman Take him down to the pinnace, and put him on board. The World Peril of 1910 An erect, graceful man in a red coat and a great beaver hat roared a command from the stern-sheets and the pinnace pulled in the direction of the wharf. Blackbeard: Buccaneer The pinnace was now sent ahead with the master to sound, while, the wind being out, the ship beat into the bay. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries The first Settled day Since we left providence. the Joyners made an Arm Chest to Carry in the pinnace when we Go on the Look out. Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents Come! my longing pinnace waits To bear thee far. Lilith The Legend of the First Woman When they got to the end of the Railway Pier where the pinnace was lying panting and puffing, a Flag-Lieutenant touched his cap to Erskine, took him by the arm and led him aside. The World Peril of 1910 It was Captain Stede Bonnet himself who steered the pinnace and cursed his sweating sailors in a deep voice which went echoing across the bay. Blackbeard: Buccaneer As the pinnace pulled along the shore most of the natives kept abreast of her. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries The bar was fortunately as smooth as when they entered, and running out, the pinnace, with the captured canoe, was soon in the open sea. The Three Commanders The first voyage was made by four ships and one pinnace, having on board twenty-eight thousand pounds in bullion, and seven thousand pounds in merchandise, such as tin, cutlery, and glass. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Meanwhile, a steam pinnace came puffing out from the harbour, and in a few minutes General French was standing on the promenade deck of the Australien. The World Peril of 1910 Toss this squire o' dames into the pinnace to await our return. Blackbeard: Buccaneer The only prospect of saving the ship was by rowing; but the pinnace was under repair and useless: the long-boat and yawl were, however, sent ahead to tow, and sweeps were got out. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries The pinnace was accordingly steered into the bay, and anchored a short distance from the shore. The Three Commanders We muster on the main deck twenty minutes hence, and the pinnace, with the interpreter’s boat, ought to be sufficient to carry us all from the ship to the wharf.” Two Gallant Sons of Devon A Tale of the Days of Queen Bess Bringing the ship to an anchor the captain resolved to go on shore in the pinnace. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea Native boats laden with produce and wood continue to ply, but the budgerows and pinnaces, which Europeans could hire, have almost entirely disappeared. Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 The carpenters had been working at the pinnace, and she was now lowered, but even with her assistance the Endeavour drove nearer and still nearer to the reef. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries It was evident that Adair had got easy possession of the third dhow, as the sail, which had at first been lowered, was quickly hoisted again, while the pinnace was dropped astern. The Three Commanders The dhow replied by a volley, and, as Lieutenant Fegan turned his nine-pounder gun upon her, she left the small boat and bore down upon the pinnace. Chatterbox, 1906 The pinnace would have carried some fifteen men, had she been fit to go into the water, which she was not. Ran Away to Sea Accordingly, they took her, for all she made a great outcry, and carrying her aboard the pinnace, made the best of their way to Calabria, where they fell to disputing of whose she should be. The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio An excursion in the pinnace, made by Captain Cook and Mr Banks, round the island, gave them a perfect knowledge of its shape and size. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries His first inquiry on awaking was for the pinnace. The Three Commanders The expedition consisted of four boats; namely, the gig, the pinnace, and the first and second cutters. The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast The nobility and gentry and commons of England furnished forty-three ships; the merchant adventurers, ten; to which may be added a fly-boat and Sir W. Winter’s pinnace, making in all 143 ships. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Finding, however, a large vessel anchored in the roads, the pinnace went alongside, and the crew having landed, captured her and her cargo. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold I’m convinced that there must be slavers up that river; so we’ll send the cutter and pinnace up to look after them. Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars He at once, therefore, made up his mind to send the pinnace, with a fresh crew, in search of the dhow. The Three Commanders They were rather smarter boats than the pinnace, being nearly as long but with less beam and freeboard, and finer lines. The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast Two of the officers with six armed men had gone on shore, but not quickly returning, the pinnace was sent well manned to bring them off. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Several shots, which she narrowly escaped, were fired from the fort at the pinnace, and in revenge Cavendish resolved to attack and pillage the town. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Sixty-five of these galleons formed the most formidable half of the Spanish fleet; and four galleys, four galleasses armed with fifty guns apiece, fifty-six armed merchantmen, and twenty pinnaces made up the rest. History of the English People, Volume IV On reaching the bay, however, no vessel was to be seen, and the pinnace accordingly stood out again with a light breeze, which enabled her to stand down the coast. The Three Commanders The pinnace was a big, roomy, and rather heavy boat, pulling ten oars, double banked, and mounting a nine-pounder gun in her bows. The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast “Mr Evans,” said Captain Falkner, “we must get out the launch and pinnace; the sea is calm enough now to allow us to do so.” The Heir of Kilfinnan A Tale of the Shore and Ocean After various adventures on shore, the vessels came off the haven of Puerto de Navidad, when thirty of the crew went on shore in the pinnace. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold The diplomatic contest between the two was like the fight which England was soon to see between the ponderous Spanish galleon and the light pinnace of the buccaneers. History of the English People, Volume IV As the pinnace ranged up alongside, several shots were fired and assegais hurled at them, one of which, whizzing close to Adair’s ear, stuck quivering in the sternsheets as he was springing up the side. The Three Commanders “Out oars, men, and pull alongside the pinnace!” The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast One of the masters in charge of the pinnace did not hear the order. The Two Shipmates While the pinnace remained here, the yawl was sent up to search for water, and soon returned with the casks full. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Our pinnace and second gig having both passed up, we had remained about a quarter of an hour, when the report of a few musket-shots told us that the pirates had been fallen in with. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy The corvette stood on till she came off the island, when the pinnace and barge, well fitted for the duties they were at once to engage in, were got out. The Three Commanders In the teeth of this new disaster the pinnace forced her way through the now divided boom, closely followed by Ryan in the gig, then myself, with Gowland bringing up the rear. The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast The pinnace was lowered, and the prison being broken by the shock, the unfortunate women rushed on the deck; they filled the boat, which was instantly swamped, and all, except three seamen, perished. The History of Tasmania , Volume II Boats were sent on shore, and after some time the pinnace returned, bringing an abundance of crayfish, and a wild-looking man dressed in goat-skins. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold On Saturday, the 17th, the expedition, consisting of the Didoʼs pinnace, her two cutters and gig, the Jolly Bachelor, and the Phlegethonʼs first and second cutters and gig, started up the Sakarran. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy The crew of the pinnace could not restrain a shout of satisfaction. The Three Commanders As I could take no more boats with me and the pinnace being out of repair, I left her with the Governor Wanjon with permission to do with her what he thought proper. Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791 Our pinnace was then hoisted out, and we proceeded to row alongside a beautiful tea clipper. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century Crossing the Isthmus of Darien, he built a pinnace, in which he embarked on the South Sea. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold I was too late to prevent the pinnace falling athwart the barrier, in which position she had three men wounded. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy The canoe was found very useful in conveying them on shore, while the pinnace brought up a short distance from the beach. The Three Commanders As soon as the ship was moored the pinnace and launch were got ready and sent under the direction of Lt. Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791 The other boats were less filled with people, but they were scarcely better provisioned; and, as by a species of fatality, the pinnace, in which were our family, was destitute of every thing. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. While some of the people were employed in setting up a pinnace, several natives appeared, among whom were two Moorish chiefs, requesting to be taken on board to the Admiral. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Lieutenant Horton judiciously turned to rejoin the other boats; and the pinnace having, fortunately, just then floated, he formed his little squadron into line abreast, cleared for action, and prepared to meet his formidable-looking antagonists. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Of course, an anxious eye had been kept on the pinnace and the vessel she was chasing. The Three Commanders On the 26th, in the evening, sent the pinnace to Edee by desire of the old Otoo, or king, to bring him on board the Pandora. Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791 Then, again, hundreds of boys came ashore in large pinnaces, landing within a few yards from me, each carrying a rifle. From Lower Deck to Pulpit Here her planks were stripped off, and divided amongst the other three ships, which now constituted the whole squadron, besides the pinnaces which were still on board. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold The last shot, too, that was fired from the pinnace had killed three men. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Suddenly he at last bethought him of calling up Pango from the pinnace, to try if he could elicit any information from his sable countrymen. The Three Commanders At night the Otoo, his two queens and suite came on board the pinnace and slept on board the Pandora, which they afterwards frequently did. Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791 But his men 'added force to their entreaties, and so carried him to his pinnace.' Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts Here some time was spent in refitting the ship, and bringing her into better sailing trim, as also in building the pinnace. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold The only gun of the pinnace was loaded with grape and canister, and kept pointed on the largest prahu. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy The odds against him were too great for him to dare to board, and the pinnace was rapidly drifting ashore. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 In two hours we joined the pinnace and launch, who were lying to for us. Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791 The King's reply was 'on a sudden' to walk to the landing-steps, get into his pinnace, and start for Mount Edgcumbe. Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts While the Hind and the pinnace lay at anchor, about a mile from the shore, suddenly they found the vessels quiver and shake as if they had struck a rock. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold The Didoʼs largest boat, the pinnace, being under repair, Mr. Brooke lent a large boat which he had had built by the natives at Sarāwak, and called the Jolly Bachelor. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy As the sloop bore down upon the anchored pinnace, Gallop found no lack of signs to arouse his suspicion. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 They had broached a spirit-cask aft, and passed the liquor along the decks whilst they hoisted the pinnace out of the hold and got the other boats over. The Frozen Pirate "At any rate, we will send them, since it has been promised, and the same boat will serve to transport them with their gear that is already fitted to help us ashore with the pinnace." Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims To this squadron four ships and two pinnaces were added by the Queen, the largest of which, named the Bonaventura, was commanded by Drake in person. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold After this whopping walk, we left by pinnace from below de Tott's wondering whether the Asiatic Batteries would think us game worth their powder and shot. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 Evidently they had captured the pinnace, and had either murdered Oldham, or even then had him a prisoner in their midst. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 It was the sound of men rowing—many men, and many men at that time and place meant the pinnace of a King's ship. Patsy Come on deck and see the launch of the pinnace! Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims Here the greater part of a month was spent in setting up a pinnace, preparing casks, and other necessary works. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Canopus, left in a steam pinnace to inspect the 30th Brigade under Brigadier-General Hill. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 The daring sailor wasted no time in debate as to the proper course to pursue, but clapping all sail on his craft, soon brought her alongside the pinnace. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 "Don't miss your ship," the computer man said to Brion, and he started for the pinnace. Planet of the Damned The governor no longer tried to restrain the enthusiasm of his townsmen; in fact, he himself helped to drag up the anchor of the pinnace and make her ready for a visit to the stranger. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims At this place the pinnaces and the stores of the unfortunate Horn were sold for one thousand three hundred and fifty reals, with which Captain Schouten obtained some provisions. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold In another instant the pinnace had hooked on to the Spaniard’s bows; and her crew, led by their brave captain, were climbing up to gain a footing on their forecastle. Paul Gerrard The Cabin Boy After some deliberation he put up his helm, and beat to windward of the pinnace; then, coming about, came scudding down upon her before the wind. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 If you can save this planet I'll give you the whole pinnace as well. Planet of the Damned Before the pinnace was anchored, the plan of the massacre was fully laid, and Kamuso had claimed the glory of killing The Sword with his own hand. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims He swam to the pinnace, which he perceived floating bottom upwards, and there he was presently joined by Captain Burgoyne and several others of the crew. Man on the Ocean A Book about Boats and Ships Paul, with no small delight, heard his name called out for the captain’s boat—the pinnace. Paul Gerrard The Cabin Boy The sharp fluke of the anchor crashed through the side of the pinnace, and the two vessels hung tightly together. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 They were both in the pinnace then, and Brion had to move fast to get clear of the takeoff blast. Planet of the Damned It was Kamuso, who said he was bound for Sandwich and would beg a passage in the pinnace. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims It is uncertain whether poor Captain Burgoyne remained in the pinnace or failed to reach the launch. Man on the Ocean A Book about Boats and Ships The pinnace led; the captain with his night-glass keeping his eye constantly on the enemy. Paul Gerrard The Cabin Boy As the sloop drew off, four or five more Indians rushed from the cabin of the pinnace, and leaped overboard but shared the fate of their predecessors, being far from land. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Muster the pinnace’s crew on the starboard gangway—move all these lubberly marines, Mr Silva, if that stupid fool don’t cease firing, send a shot right into him. Rattlin the Reefer "Come Captain!" called Bradford as the dory lay ready to transport the last three to the pinnace already under sail. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims “You, Mr Simple, will take the pinnace, and order Mr Swinburne into the cutter.” Peter Simple Old Culpepper slunk away as I proceeded to give the information, and the captain now asked the carpenter if the pinnace was sufficiently repaired. Percival Keene The bow of the sloop struck the pinnace fairly amidships, forcing her over on her beam-ends, until the water poured into the open hatchway. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 The seamen rose up upon their oars, and, with a few violent jerks, the pinnace shot round the next point of land, and the poor struggler in the waters was seen no more. Rattlin the Reefer To the waterspout succeeded light and baffling winds so that labor as they might, it was fully dark when the Pilgrim pinnace entered what is now Barnstable, then Cummaquid Harbor. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims “And there’s blaze away from the pinnace and the barge,” cried one of the men, who stood on the rattlings of the main rigging. The King's Own Our first shot was successful; it struck one of the pinnaces, and she swamped immediately. Percival Keene Taking all that remained of value upon his own craft, Gallop cut loose the pinnace; and she drifted away, to go to pieces on a reef in Narragansett Bay. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 The calm still continuing, the launch, yawl, and pinnace were hoisted out, manned, and armed. Jacob Faithful They stole two pinnaces, slipped away to sea, and were soon cruising among the West Indies. French Pathfinders in North America The crew of the pinnace are attempting the bows with indifferent success. The King's Own The two cutters and pinnace followed close astern, to prevent the risk of separating. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor As he drew near, an Indian appeared on the deck of the pinnace, and with humble gestures offered to submit. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 That was the reason Grimes pressed me to take the pinnace. My First Voyage to Southern Seas Three were accordingly sent away under the command of Mr Worthy, with whom I went; the pinnace having a six-pounder in the bows, and the others being armed with swivels. Twice Lost “Repairing, the second cutter, and making a new mast for the pinnace.” The King's Own There went also a pinnace named the Tiger’s Whelp. The Settlers A Tale of Virginia The lieutenant and master gave up their right, as did the master’s mates; and, accordingly, the pinnace and launch were ordered to be lowered and manned immediately, ready for service. True Blue We had the pinnace in tow; but we had taken the gun out of her, and placed it amidships on the deck of the schooner. Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman While the ship was standing towards the African coast orders were received to prepare the three largest boats—the launch, pinnace, and cutter. Ned Garth Made Prisoner in Africa. A Tale of the Slave Trade “They are firing musketry from the shore; they’ve just hit one of our men,” said the coxswain of the pinnace. The King's Own He at once hastened to Dartmouth, where he engaged a pinnace with eight rowers, the master of which undertook, the sea being calm, to carry them to Plymouth between sunrise and sunset. The Settlers A Tale of Virginia Of this, the appearance of the survivors of the gallant crew of the pinnace gave evidence. True Blue I want you to go away in the pinnace, and while some of these slaving gentlemen are running away from us, perhaps you may be able to render a good account of them. Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman Next morning, before daybreak, all hands were roused up, it being arranged that the pinnace was to start directly there was light enough for her to see her way between the reefs. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley In a few minutes they were out of musket-shot; the pinnace returned, and they had leisure to examine into the loss which they had sustained in the conflict. The King's Own Thus they proceeded till they reached Dartmouth, close to which lay the pinnace Roger had hired. The Settlers A Tale of Virginia Sir Henry Elmore, I must beg you to undertake the charge of landing the prisoners at Honfleur, on the southern bank of the river, in the launch and pinnace, and then return to the Diamond. True Blue Having secured a pistol, with some powder and bullets, and a cutlass, which I fancied I could handle, I stowed them away in the bows of the pinnace. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days Those who were to go were first to breakfast, while a party who had been told off for the purpose carried the stores and water down to the pinnace. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley The launch was under repair at the time, and could not be employed; but the barge, pinnace, and two cutters were considered fully adequate to the service. The King's Own Both wind and tide had favoured the voyagers, and before sunset the pinnace lay at anchor directly in front of Captain Layton’s house. The Settlers A Tale of Virginia Paul went in the pinnace with True Blue, while Abel Bush had charge of the launch. True Blue I rushed on deck, and, unperceived, as I hoped, I jumped into the pinnace, and stowed myself away under the thwarts. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days “As the pinnace is ready, I will pull on board at once, sir, if you will allow me,” said Mr Foley. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley Courtenay was second in command, in the pinnace; Seymour had charge of one cutter; and at his own particular request, Prose was entrusted with the other. The King's Own The keel of a pinnace had already been laid in Gates’s Bay, the name bestowed on the harbour on the shore of which the settlement was situated. The Settlers A Tale of Virginia The ship was hove-to when we were about two miles off shore, and the pinnace and jolly-boat were sent to obtain wood and water. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures A prize crew was put in charge of the captured ship, and I returned in the pinnace with the boatswain to the Doris. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days “Pull ahead, lads!” he cried out; and the men again gave way, the pinnace dashing up on the quarter, and the other two boats on either side. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley The barge, pinnace, and gig were to board on the starboard quarter; and the other line, consisting of the three other boats, on the larboard quarter. Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea Shortly afterwards the pinnace built by Sir George Summers was seen coming round into the bay. The Settlers A Tale of Virginia It was soon discovered that they proceeded from the pinnace, which had apparently several hands in her. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign I am to have the pinnace, you know.” Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days The pinnace had been carefully overhauled, and such additions to her fittings as the second lieutenant thought would be necessary had been made. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley Mr Scrofton, meantime, who, though a bad philosopher, was a thorough seaman, had run down at about the distance from the shore he understood the pinnace had been when capsized. The Three Lieutenants The ship and pinnace shaped a course west and north to Virginia. The Settlers A Tale of Virginia There he held on, but the Arabs, hauling the boat up alongside the pinnace, cut him over the head until he sank. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign Call away the crews of the pinnace and first and second cutters. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War The pinnace was on the point of shoving off. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley The gigs and pinnace, which kept well up with them, had now got close to the fort, the stockades rising on the projecting point, high above their heads. The Three Lieutenants “That’s somewhere about it, or some stinkpots to heave aboard, or maybe, if they have got one, for a barge or pinnace with a boat’s gun.” Fitz the Filibuster Meantime, to increase the confusion and danger, the cutter and pinnace were striking the stern and quarters of the vessel with great force, often coming as far forward as the main-chains on both sides. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign It is an open boat, the size and form showing it to be the pinnace of a merchant-ship. The Castaways Notwithstanding the refusal Lieutenant Foley had received, Mr Billhook, the master, offered to take charge of the pinnace with four or five volunteers. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley He then ordered me and Norris to take the pinnace and jollyboat, and board her. The Three Lieutenants He was also reinforced by Captain Vernon with two ships, a pinnace, and a prize, and then sailed direct for Recife, where they arrived in March, 1595. Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 The pinnace, it must be understood, was inside the Lark, higher up the river, the Lark having passed her after she had broken adrift from the Asp. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign With one bound, causing the pinnace to heel fearfully over, he placed himself by the side over which the corpse had been lowered, and stood with arms upraised, as if intending to plunge after it. The Castaways Some minutes were occupied in unloading the pinnace, that more men might go in her; and in the mean time the crews of the other boats hurried back to the fort to obtain their arms. The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley Jack Rogers, with his brother Tom in the pinnace, which carried the lieutenant of the marines and a party of his men, were close astern. The Three Lieutenants Yesterday the ship's pinnace, which had been absent five days with the master, my cousin Glennie, and young Grey, returned. Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 Lieutenant Dumaresq took charge of the pinnace, as commanding officer of the expedition; Mr Arthur B. Kingston, then a mate, had the cutter; and Mr Thorburn, another mate of the Wolverine, went in the gig. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign |
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